Lifestyles
Where did Cumberland County get its name from?
Where did Cumberland County get its name? That’s a question which comes up often and it all goes ...
News
Gold mining decision looms as Buckingham commission sets date
DILLWYN – The Buckingham County Planning Commission is done hearing presentations about gold mining. Now comes time for ...
Education
‘The man behind the horse’: Latest Elwood talks about tradition
FARMVILLE – Students attending Longwood will find the university has many traditions. One of those involves selecting a ...
News
History’s lesson: VFW offers Memorial Day tribute at Sailor’s Creek
After the battle of Sailor’s Creek, Union Cavalryman Joel Swett found a piece of paper lying near a ...
Education
Lady Dukes claim individual awards, regional track championship
After another dominant performance, the Cumberland High Lady Dukes are regional track champions. Competing Wednesday, May 25 at ...
News
As conditions change, officials urge caution on James River
As you celebrate the end of school and the upcoming Memorial Day, local fire departments ask that you ...
News
Firefly Broadband continues progress in Buckingham County
When will all of Buckingham County see high speed internet? The RISE Project by Firefly Broadband is slowly ...
News
James Arieti declares for school board seat in Hampden District
James Arieti is the latest candidate to declare for the Prince Edward County School Board. Arieti announced this ...
News
Farmville Town Council signs off on new budget
The nation is at a 30-year high of inflation and a recession is possibly on horizon by the ...
Education
Graduates encouraged to soar like the Eagles
During their graduation ceremony, the 2023 Prince Edward County High School graduates were encouraged by classmates, teachers and ...
News
Buckingham deputies arrest suspect in New Canton shooting
NEW CANTON – One person is dead and a second is in the hospital after a shooting Wednesday ...
News
Buckingham County softball complex gets first approval
DILLWYN – GRIT Softball Academy took another step this week toward becoming a reality. The concept for a ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Here we go, Farmville, another Gar in the boat
Well, Farmville, I guess you could say I had a way of getting myself into unusual predicaments when ...
News
Farmville: Garbage route changes for Memorial Day
With Monday, May 29 being Memorial Day, there will be some garbage route changes in Farmville. That means ...
News
Wednesday letter has request for Buckingham, state Republicans
DILLWYN – The former interim registrar for Buckingham County says he was angry over just being fired when ...
News
Why are so many cables being cut in Buckingham County?
The phone lines were down. For a period on Tuesday, May 16, the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office had ...
News
VDOT plans changes for Cumberland County intersection
Over the last few months, residents and supervisors alike have been very vocal about concerns over the intersection ...
News
Cumberland High seniors reflect as team prepares for regionals
Keep focused on the main thing. That’s been the mantra from day one for the Cumberland High Lady ...
News
Electoral board nominees withdrawn by GOP in Buckingham
DILLWYN – The Buckingham County Electoral Board remains at two members, as the latest attempt to fill the ...
News
Hampden-Sydney College names 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class
HAMPDEN SYDNEY -A mix of former football, baseball, basketball and lacrosse stars make up the list for this ...
News
Cumberland Notebook: Library moves forward, VFD gives update
According to Glenn Mozingo, chair of the board of trustees, the Cumberland library is regaining some of its ...
Education
Find your passion: Grads challenged at Longwood commencement
What are you passionate about, John Feinstein asked students at the 184th Longwood commencement on Saturday, May 20. ...
News
Food boxes and care kits: Health Dept offers new types of support
The Piedmont Health District of the Virginia Health Department has two new programs to help community members struggling ...
News
Longwood baseball wraps up season against Winthrop
Longwood baseball kept fighting until the bitter end, but Winthrop narrowly took down the Lancers (23-31, 11-16 Big ...
News
Who will invest in Downtown Farmville? Partnership seeks support
FARMVILLE – In order to grow and develop, downtown Farmville first needs investment. But that’s not always something ...
Farmville the Magazine
From The Archive: In 1837, they found gold in Holliday Creek
In 1837, you didn’t have to go to California to strike gold. All you’d have had to do ...
News
Wilkinson comes through on Senior Day for Longwood baseball
Longwood baseball had outhit Winthrop all day, but it needed one more. On Senior Day, Dylan Wilkinson came ...
SportsPlus
Jayden Daniels Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Quarterback Jayden Daniels faces a matchup versus the 19th-ranked passing defense in the NFL (214.7 yards conceded per…
Dyami Brown Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Wideout Dyami Brown has a matchup against the 19th-ranked pass defense in the league (214.7 yards allowed per…
Brian Robinson Jr. Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
In Week 12 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), running back Brian Robinson Jr. and the Washington Commanders will…
Olamide Zaccheaus Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will take on the 19th-ranked passing defense of the Dallas Cowboys (214.7…
Terry McLaurin Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Washington Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin will be up against the 19th-ranked passing defense of the Dallas Cowboys (214.7…